Easyrig Minimax with Cinema Flex Vest & Quick Release

Absolutely LOVE this thing. Takes some getting used to, but man. Once I got used to it and got it setup correctly, I noticed that I was able to focus on filming and worry less about arm and shoulder strain/pain. Being able to just work and get the shots needed is a huge benefit. I totally recommend any serious vidoegrapher/filmmaker investing in an Easyrig! Just make sure you know the weight ratings.

Great quality, tried the cheap chinses version and they are poorly made and not as confortable as the easyrig. Great tool for mid to heavy set up to shoot handheld

Hands down one of the best gear purchases I've ever made. I've had this vest for about 3 years now and it has saved my back so many times it's not even funny. I literally don't even know how I was filming without it before. I've used this with so many different setups before (including a fully blown BMPCC6K pro rig) but these days I keep it pretty simple - I have my DJI Ronin RS3 + Sony FX3 + V mount battery rig and it's absolutely a dream. I can literally film with one hand in my pocket and the other one on the gimbal. I don't think I would ever buy a vest from any other brand than Easyrig. These guys are the real deal.

I was on the fence for some time. I waited and saved. I am sure glad I did. I was doing a commercial for a Lube Center with the owner waking in front of 6 car bays. I was walking sideways and trying my best to bend knees and not bounce etc. I was moving quite a bit. I played back the 25 sec walk and talk and was blown away. It was what I have been looking for a long time. It is 90% of a gimble on an arm. The 10% is a plus because I did a 180 degree turn to end the commercial. The arm does really eliminate the Z or up and down motion. It is still present but with fluid motions. The client was very happy and I have a new sales angle. I can walk around an entire business to show their products. I called easyrig to ask a couple of questions. Yes, I did have to call Sweden. They answered the phone and all my questions. Great product with excellent customer service. I have and Tilta advanced ring on it and the combo works fabulously. It is all mechanical and will last for a very long time. It is a big investment. I have shot with the DJI RS 3 pro with two side handles. I can tell you that you will never be able to get the shots fluid smooth shots without the stabil arm and the gimbal. The one outstanding feature of the rig it that it saves your arms and back. Wow oh wow. I finished the shoot and put the rig down and was not sore. My back, forearms, chest and back were saved. I would usually be sore and feel it the next day. The rig is going to save me from a LOT of soreness and pain.

I really love using this easy rig. I have used it as a more handheld look with just the camera and a monitor and also used it with the tilt a ring on a full gimbal. It really helps take the weight and pressure off your neck and shoulders and allows you to operate for much longer periods of time. I do wish it was a little bit higher up above your head, and that the upgrade to the one that absorbs the bounce wasn't so much higher of a price point.

If I were to play my grumpy old man card, it would be to complain about how cameras used to be these big shoulder carried affairs with big viewfinders and stuff. I have a Canon C70, and it's fantastic, but you need an external monitor to focus. That's heavy. I can say though after two long days of shooting stuff that this rig is a game changer for me. I just don't get tired. I labored over the decision to buy, but I can assert that it's totally worth it. I can't say for sure, but I bolted on a quick-release ball to the angle handle on a Ronin RS-2, and while you will get some Z-axis bounce, more measured movement is possible and fairly smooth. It isn't perfect, but gimbal slinging hurts in a hurry, and this does help. Just don't expect a smooth shot if you try to run with it.

I spent several weeks researching the Easyrig and similar less expensive alternatives, then finally decided to invest in the original. I've only been testing it so far but I instantly loved it and already feel it was money well spent. Years ago I worked with large ENG type video cameras and felt comfortable using those on the shoulder, but ever since I started shooting video with hybrid DSLR and mirrorless cameras (about 10 years ago) I'd been unsuccessfully looking for a shoulder setup that really felt right for me. I never arrived at a configuration that was truly comfortable and balanced, or that I could rig in a way that would make going from tripod to handheld and back to tripod a simple, quick operation, with no need to attach or remove too many different parts. The Easyrig has given me just that and I can now be much more versatile, getting better coverage faster even while working solo. I'm using it with a fully-rigged Nikon Z6II on rails with follow-focus, matte-box, Atomos Ninja V, shotgun mic, remote Nikon grip, batteries and other accessories. Taking it out of the included bag, strapping it unto my body and attaching my camera to it felt easy and natural right away. The Easyrig feels solid and well made. I love working from a tripod but had long been looking for a setup that would allow me to react faster in documentary type situations to achieve better compositions and get more ample coverage in a given amount of time. Now, instead of having to lift my Sachtler tripod, then walk to a new position, set it down, level the camera and THEN start shooting again, I can do whatever coverage I want from the tripod and/or switch to the Easyrig in a brief moment. Just put on the Easyrig, clamp its suspension line to the top handle of my camera rig while it's still on the tripod, then slide the complete rig off the tripod via its quick release plate (with rails, baseplate and all accessories still on), and off I go, mobile in just a few seconds. Want to go back on the tripod? No problem, the reverse operation is just as easy. The only bit of kit I need to reconfigure in my particular case is the Nikon MC-N10 remote grip, which I attach to an ARRI-type rosette on my tripod's handle but switch to another rosette on the right side of my camera's cage when going mobile. Doing that also takes just a brief moment, so it's no big deal. I now feel more willing to go back and forth between both shooting modes, plus it helps take care of my back and enables me to work handheld for longer periods of time. As others have pointed out, this is not a stabilizer or meant to be a substitute for a gimbal for those buttery-smooth walking shots. You may do some walking depending on your technique and aesthetic intention, but the Easyrig is NOT a substitute for a gimbal. Having said that, it actually is a great way to carry a camera that's already on a gimbal, as it takes the weight off the arms, something I'm looking forward to trying soon. But as far as enabling the camera operator to achieve much more steady or slightly swaying shots while being able to switch positions quickly, this thing rocks. It's a brilliantly simple and straightforward piece of kit that only does what it's meant to do and does it quite well. No batteries needed either. The Easyrig has a long established reputation for durability, something I'm counting on but haven't the opportunity to confirm yet. Should this turn out not to be the case I'll be sure to post an updated review complaining about it here, but I doubt it. Is it overpriced? Well, I haven't tested the cheaper alternatives, for all I know some of them might be fine as well. But it feels good to know my camera rig is hanging from a contraption that has a long standing reputation for solid materials and build. Finally: was quick and efficient, as usual in my experience, and shipping to my location in Mexico was fast with no issues whatsoever. So thumbs up to the product, its manufacturer in Sweden, and .

I shoot on a very minimal sony fx3 rig, and this simple piece of gear has improved the efficiency of my workflow drastically. Aided by the in-camera stabilization, the shots are so steady with minimal effort. If I need to pop in a different filter, I can just let the camera float in front of me as I do so. Great piece of gear for saving my time and my back.